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Bangkok sends asymptomatic, mild COVID-19 cases home in Isaan, seeks more hospital beds

13 Sept 11:52 Key points summarised by AI

Bangkok authorities are sending 135 asymptomatic and mild COVID-19 patients back to their hometowns in northeastern Thailand (Isaan) on special trains.
This initiative aims to alleviate the severe shortage of hospital beds in the capital, which is the current epicenter of the COVID-19 outbreak.
Bangkok's 3,515 existing hospital, field hospital, and 'hospitel' beds are almost fully occupied, forcing many infected individuals into home isolation.
The Medical Department is actively seeking 3,500 more beds for medium-level cases and 40 for severe cases, including plans to convert sleeper trains into temporary COVID-19 facilities.

Yesterday 16:06 Key points summarised by AI

Two suspected drug couriers were killed in a shootout with narcotics officers in Phetchaburi province.
Authorities seized approximately half a tonne of crystal methamphetamine, also known as Ice, during the operation.
The incident occurred on Tuesday night after officers tracked a network suspected of transporting large quantities of drugs to southern Thailand.
The suspects, identified as Chattharin and Rungarun, both 27, opened fire when confronted by officers, who returned fire, resulting in their deaths.